Comparison

Scanner vs eScan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner

Transform paper documents into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. This mobile scanner offers advanced image processing and OCR technology to enhance document clarity and enable easy sharing. Save time and storage space with efficient document management.

Highlights
  • High resolution scans
  • OCR technology
  • Multiple page PDF support
  • Modify and delete pages
  • Image processing for quality enhancement
  • Easy data sharing
Currently charting
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Stacks of receipts piling up? Contracts you need signed today, not next week? Handwritten notes you can never find again? Scanner turns your phone into a professional-grade scanner, converting any paper document into a searchable, shareable, secure digital file in seconds. Trusted by 30M+ users, Scanner combines high-precision image processing with a top-tier OCR engine to handle contracts, invoices, IDs, receipts, passports, whiteboards, and multi-page reports, all from your camera. Scanner app will maximize your document management efficiency: a mobile scanner for your smartphone, to change paper into PDF, while saving both time and storage. Scanner supports image processing and can transform, rotate, sharpen your images, for best document quality, combined with a top edge OCR engine, recognizing text in English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, and more. WHY SCANNER Most built-in phone scanning tools stop at a basic PDF. Scanner goes further: sign documents on the spot instead of printing and re-scanning them, lock sensitive files with password protection, export to the format you need, and scan IDs and passports with a mode built specifically for that shape and size. FEATURES — High resolution scans that preserve most of the original paper document details — Built with OCR technology — Multiple page PDF support: combine, reorder, merge, or split pages into one organized file — Modify, delete pages, have them recoverable for 30 days — Image processing engine that allows you to change contrast, enhance, sharpen for the perfect document quality — E-signature: sign documents directly in the app with custom ink color & stroke width, no printing or workarounds — Password protection for sensitive PDFs like contracts, IDs, and financial records — Dedicated ID and passport scan mode — Export to PDF, JPG, PNG, or Word — Share data with friends or colleagues, with just a few taps BUILT FOR REAL SITUATIONS Freelancers and small business owners use Scanner to digitize invoices, receipts, and contracts for accounting and tax season. Students and researchers convert handwritten notes and textbook pages into searchable files. Remote workers sign and send documents the same day, without leaving their desk. Anyone with a drawer full of insurance policies, warranties, or legal paperwork uses it to build a secure, searchable digital archive instead. WHEN TO USE SCANNER Use Scanner anytime you need a document digitized, signed, converted, or organized faster than your phone's built-in tools allow, especially when you need OCR in a language your device doesn't reliably support, a password-protected file, a dedicated ID scan mode, or a signature on the spot. GETTING YOUR FIRST SCAN 1. Open the app, place your document on a flat, well-lit surface, and tap the camera button. Scanner automatically detects the edges and frames the page for you. 2. Review, crop, and enhance the scan, then choose PDF or JPG, sign if needed, and save or share. For best results, scan in bright, even lighting on a flat, uncluttered surface. SUBSCRIPTION This app contains subscription: — You can subscribe for premium account with unlimited scans, premium features and no ads — Subscription is from $9.99 USD monthly* — Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period — Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase — Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/44220384

About

eScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, and DOC. Convert images to editable text using OCR technology.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to text (OCR)
  • Sign documents digitally
  • Share documents easily
  • Save scans in PDF, JPEG, or DOC
Features
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eScan will turn your iPhone into a portable scanner. Scan, edit, sign and share any documents in PDF, JPEG or DOC. A few simple steps and your scan is ready. You can scan anything you need: IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts, paper notes, sketches etc. All scanned documents save on your device and are inaccessible to us or any third-party. The main features of eScan: SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT. You can edit your scanned docs and save in PDF, JPEG or DOC. CONVERT IMAGE INTO TEXT. We use technology of text recognition (OCR). Extract text from any scanned image or page, edit it, and save. SIGN DOCUMENTS. Easily scan and sign all documents you need. SHARE. Share documents with others via social media, messengers or email attachment. Increase your productivity, use eScan. Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. For app support please contact us at: escan@ebash.pw Terms of Services: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://escanpdf.com/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-subscription.html

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
eScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanner and eScan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of eScan's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's. Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (223K vs 3.8K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and eScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scanner against 4.6 for eScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 223K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of eScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update weekly, eScan monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Scanner versus eScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannereScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (223K ratings) — better4.6 (3.8K ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223K — better3.8K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#41 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunieBash Groupe

Customer experience

Scanner

All ratings222,523 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,537 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative59.9%

eScan

All ratings3,776 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Scanner

From 223K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
  • 👍 Great quality scans
  • 👍 Useful for organizing records

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Deceptive free trial
  • 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
  • 📢 Too many ads

eScan

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for scanning and converting documents
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Issues with canceling subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning process often fails or freezes
  • Exported files not received as expected
  • Subscription not recognized even after payment

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save scans locally without subscription
  • Easier subscription cancellation process
  • Batch exporting of scanned documents

eScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to download or share scanned documents
  • Inconsistent scanning quality
  • Cropping issues with scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to scan and save multiple pages
  • Improved document editing and formatting tools
  • Offline scanning capabilities

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions9
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
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  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Premium$19.993 Months
  • Premium$39.991 Year
6 purchases

eScan

Subscriptions5
  • PDF Document Scanner$6.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner. PRO$8.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Full Access$9.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access - lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eScan free?
eScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or eScan?
Scanner is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while eScan averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Scanner or eScan have ads?
Both Scanner and eScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or eScan?
Scanner ships an update weekly, and eScan monthly. Most recently, Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and eScan on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Scanner or eScan?
Scanner currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and eScan at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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